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ET02 XXU

2002 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,689 mi
Last recorded23,689 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 XXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 23,689 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,971 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 107,336 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 3,586 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 3,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,609 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,609 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 85,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 80,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,933 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,649 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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ET02 XXU is a 2002 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET02 XXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET02 XXU registered?

ET02 XXU is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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The MOT history for ET02 XXU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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